Yeast manufacturer Yeastock has introduced a yeast extract in Europe with a high level of free glutamic acid, for enhancing tomato, capsaicin or dairy flavours, among other potential applications. The ...

In addition to being a popular ingredient in spicy dishes worldwide, the chili pepper also has a surprising role in the medical world. Capsaicin is the compound found in peppers that gives them their ...

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers in Australia examine the health benefits associated with capsaicin, with a particular focus on how this compound impacts cognition and ...

A medical emergency this morning at a judging session for the Fiery Food Challenge, the spicy food contest held in conjunction with ZestFest, served as a visceral reminder of how much heat capsaicin ...

Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio; Clinical Pharmacist, University Hospitals, Case Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio Capsaicin is a ...